NOTE: Screenshots and image file uploads are explained under Upload Screenshots.

This is for special File Upload for for the purpose of creating dynamic download links in the User Manual.
It should be used sparingly because our host has limited disk space.

Editors and Admin can upload files of type MIME to be located in the proper media folder under “opencpn:files” to be used for download links. Again: This ability is to be used judiciously and carefully, particularly because there is limited space on the server!

Media Manager is found on the upper left. It can be used to upload all MIME file types.
MIME Types Allowed Note: .html and .txt files are considered a security risk. Add “.doc”

Before uploading screenshots make sure that they resized to 550 pixels or less.

Upload Screenshots using “Media Manager” found in the upper right header menu. The Media Manager Menu will appear.

See File Structure First Pick the appropriate Media directory (for one of the four books):

 
"Book" Namespaces for IMAGE Files only
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opencpn:manual    <--Opencpn User Manual
opencpn:software  <--Supplementary Software
opencpn:hardware  <--Supplementary Hardware
opencpn:dev       <--Developer Manual

Namespaces for Upload/Download Links only
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opencpn:files     <--NOT to be used for Image files.
opencpn:files:charts <--chart files for illustration purposes only!
opencpn:files:chartsymbols <--chart symbol files
opencpn:files:icons  <--icon files
opencpn:files:layers <--layer files
opencpn:files:palettes <--vector palette files
opencpn:files:tools  <--scripts and programs

1. Pick opencpn:files and the appropriate subdirectory for the type of files!
2. Then let the Media Manager load the files in the selected directory.
3. Then select “Upload Tab”

Then select “Select Files” and Browse to the files you'd like to upload.

Select the files and then “Upload”

When trying to link to these Media files using DW Edit from the page, don't forget that both Media types (screenshots or images AND download links) use this form:

{{opencpn:files:(namespace-option):(filename.ext)|Alternative Text}}